4 Types of Sentences


Declarative

  • Makes a statement

  • Ends with a period

  • Example: The dog in the neighbor's yard is barking.

Imperative

  • A command or polite request

  • Ends with a period or exclamation point

  • Example: Close the door,

Exclamatory

  • Expresses great emotion or excitement

  • Ends in an exclamation mark

  • Example: The house is on fire!

Interrogative

  • Asks a question

  • Ends in a question mark

  • Example: Is it raining?